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When should i fertilize?

18 years ago

I have a Temple Orange tree, i have recently repoted it in the miricle grow cactus, palm, and citrus mix. Now I am wondering when should i fertilize it? It is a younger tree standing at mabye a foot tall. I know i am supposed to fertilize it like 4-6 times a year, but i think the potting soil has fertilizer in it.

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  • 18 years ago

    If the soil has fertilizer in it, I wouldn't fertilize for a while. I think a safe bet would be to wait until you see new growth appear, then if you want I would add 1/2 strenght of liquid all purpose fertilizer or Miracid, but I wouldn't until new growth appears...especially because you are entering your fall cooler months. I live in FL, so I fertilize my potted citrus, every 3-4 weeks with miracid,9-3-6 foliage pro or MG at 1/2 strenght as a supplement between the months of March through Oct. I also have slow release Dynamite Fertilizer in the soil(9 month)formula...I have mine outsie 360+ days a year, though...not an expert, just sharing what I do with mine...

    Good luck!

  • 18 years ago

    i would leave it at least 2-4 weeks for the roots to establish into the soil and get comfortable. i water my trees rarely, if i water them once every 10 days its about normal, though the calamondin is a little thirstier. i used to fertlize full strength every watering like the pot said, but the salt buildup from it was waaaaay too high, so i cut it back to every other watering, and will be much less in the winter if they slow down in the shorter days and cooler weather.

    i dont know how many nutrients they put into pre-prepared potting mixes, but citrus are really greedy so the fertilizer in them might not last so long!

    just my opinion there, sticking to what i have read on various forums. not a citrus pro yet!!

  • 18 years ago

    Well i do appreciate your input. I will definatly let it be for awhile and let everyhting settle. I just had to bring mine inside because it is getting pretty cold here at night and i don't want to take any chances so i will have to cut back on watering. But once again thank you both.

  • 18 years ago

    lol i had to bring mine inside in august. stupid england, had the wettest three months in recorded history for us, and its already cold outside. poor citrus lol

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